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A Senate-approved framework would mobilise up to €1.17 billion through project guarantees and incentives for local processing. Brasília wants the country to capture more value from rare earths and other strategic resources, although new powers to screen foreign investment and concerns about environmental safeguards could influence its implementation.
The German reinsurer expects slightly lower prices in the January 2027 renewals but plans to maintain or expand capacity where returns meet its thresholds. Latin America’s insurance protection gap and opportunities to gain market share in Europe are central to the strategy, supported by a €1.4 billion half-year profit and a 254% solvency ratio.
The Spanish snack manufacturer and distributor will build a 33,000-square-metre production centre in Maçanet de la Selva and open a logistics facility in Madrid. The programme is expected to create around 500 jobs, double production capacity by 2030 and support the company’s target of reaching €600 million in annual revenue.
Brussels removed Brazil from its list of approved suppliers over concerns about compliance with EU rules on antimicrobial use, affecting beef, poultry and other animal products. Brazilian authorities are seeking a negotiated solution and have warned that reciprocal measures remain an option.
The European Commission is working on a measure that would prohibit exports of waste, including aluminium scrap, to countries outside the OECD, with limited exceptions for some EU candidates. The proposal, still subject to consultation, would replace a narrower trade mechanism that Brussels concluded could affect only around half of current scrap shipments.
The Spanish intellectual property group is broadening its services for healthcare companies operating across Europe and the Americas, combining patent expertise with regulatory advice and clinical research capabilities.
Brazil accounted for nearly four-fifths of Italian exports to the South American bloc in May, while Uruguay and Paraguay recorded the highest percentage increases. The figures coincide with the first month of provisional application of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement, although a longer data series will be needed to measure its impact.
The Galician renewable energy company plans to supply power conversion technology for large battery and solar projects, prioritising Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Mexico and Guatemala. Its strategy represents a shift from industrial microgrids towards grid-scale installations, although Norvento does not intend to assume the role of full battery-system integrator.
The oilfield services group said it is neither participating nor planning to bid for hydrocarbon projects around the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). The statement follows Argentina’s adoption of Decree 868/2026, which links compliance with its sovereignty legislation to access to domestic oil permits and investment incentives.
President Javier Milei announced measures to accelerate penalties against companies operating around the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) without Argentine authorisation. The initiative could extend restrictions to shareholders, directors, suppliers and financial partners involved in the Sea Lion oil project, although its implementation will remain contested by the companies, the islands’ authorities and the United Kingdom.
The Spanish technology company will develop a cloud-based platform for the port community as European regulations standardise maritime reporting and electronic customs procedures. The project’s value and commissioning date have not been disclosed.
The industrial technology company combines connected sensors, artificial intelligence and engineering services to anticipate equipment failures. Its subscription model offers manufacturers an alternative to purchasing and managing separate monitoring systems.
The service begins with fewer than 20 vehicles and no additional charge for passengers. The launch brings Wayve’s technology onto Uber’s London network, while fully driverless operations remain a subsequent step requiring further approvals.
Markets expect another quarter-point increase on 10 September, which would lift the deposit rate to 2.50%. But easing underlying inflation complicates the case for a more aggressive tightening cycle as policymakers assess the impact of the energy shock.
The in-app assistant combines spending analysis, card controls, investment information and travel planning. Its arrival in Spain extends the rollout of a service introduced in the United Kingdom in April and adds a conversational interface to Revolut’s financial platform.
Expanding drone and counter-drone programmes are increasing demand for materials also used by civilian industries. Projects in Europe, Canada and Brazil aim to diversify supplies, but much of the additional capacity remains under development.
The transaction gives DHL Global Forwarding its first wholly owned operation in Uruguay after 33 years of working with the local company. The acquisition adds 44 employees and capabilities in pharmaceutical distribution, industrial projects and regional logistics. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The fashion retailer opened its first British store in Liverpool and plans two more locations before the end of 2026. The rollout is expected to create more than 400 direct jobs, combining affordable clothing with online sales and automated store operations.
Energy prices accelerated in August, pushing inflation further above the European Central Bank’s target. However, a decline in core inflation complicates the case for sustained interest rate increases beyond the move markets expect in September.
The Upper Austrian manufacturer of plastics pelletizing systems has launched ECON Brasil in Santa Catarina, combining sales, technical service, assembly and logistics. The expansion follows a year in which the export-driven company generated more than €34 million in revenue and strengthens a global network that already includes the United States, China and India.
The Canadian software group has acquired the French developer of artificial intelligence systems that detect birds and bats around wind turbines. Financial terms were not disclosed, while founder Henri-Pierre Roche will remain chief executive and continue leading the company.
The three services exceeded the threshold of 45 million monthly users in the European Union, triggering additional obligations under the Digital Services Act. ChatGPT will be regulated as a very large online search engine, while Reddit and Roblox have been classified as very large online platforms.
TAP Air Portugal carried a record 8.2 million passengers and increased revenue during the first half of 2026, but higher fuel, personnel and fleet-related expenses pushed the airline deeper into the red. The results come as Portugal evaluates bids from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa for a minority stake in the state-owned carrier.
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs finances part of the travel and living costs of aspiring founders and business owners with less than three years of experience. Applications remain open throughout the year, exchanges last between one and six months, and the programme has no upper age limit.